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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Upscale family-friendly hotel

You can look forward to free continental breakfast, an attached winery, and a poolside bar at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, and a brown rug.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, and a brown rug.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a curtain.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a curtain.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with a microwave and stove, and dark curtains.

Deluxe Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Tarouca is home to Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa. Municipal Auditorium Adacio Pestana and Museu de Lamego are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caves da Murganheira and Caves da Raposeira. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Tarouca travel guide
Map
Quinta Ruinas da Abadia Velha - Ucanha, Tarouca, 3610-175

What's nearby

  • A calm river reflecting terraced vineyards on a hillside.
    Duoro River
    25 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Caves da Murganheira
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lamego Cathedral
    19 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
    20 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Quinta de Santa Eufemia
    27 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Regua Station
    44 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pastelaria da Sé
    20 min drive
  • Restaurante Mercantil
    15 min drive
  • Restaurante O Sonho
    21 min drive
  • Dalila - Bôlas De Lamego
    18 min drive
  • O Comendador
    20 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Stereo
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1.50 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 5817

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa located?

This family-friendly Tarouca hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Caves da Murganheira and Salzedas Monastery. Municipal Auditorium Adacio Pestana and Sao Joao de Tarouca Monastery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très accueillant et serviable. Ma compagne, mon fils de 15 mois et moi avons passé un excellent moment. Bon petit déjeuner. Zone pataugeoire dans la piscine excellente pour des parents avec enfants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Quarto amplo, limpo e muito agradável. Pequeno almoço bastante bom. Piscina interior aquecida (temperatura ótima) Funcionários muito simpáticos e prestáveis.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

jan olof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Frukosten var superbra! Spa-behandlingen toppen Utsikt o omgivning fantastisk . Rummet mycket bra. Men... Balkongen var väldigt smal och i princip omöjligt att använda . Bara en pool var öppen, alla utepooler stängda.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luís

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Piscina interior muito boa, pequeno almoço bom, camas confortáveis e staff simpático.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Foi a primeira vez, aconselho. Maravilhoso! Também usufruimos de serviço de massagem *****. A repetir PARABÉNS
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Licinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Monge de Cister dixit

Um acolhimento super simpático, eficiente; uma bela paisagem, lugar propício a uma caminhada para apreciar os encantos e recantos a beira do Varosa, não esquecendo o pequeno-almoço, com tudo comme il faut…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Sem água quente

Local muito agradável, lindo e confortável. Pontos negativos: sem agua quente para tomar banho no dia de saida (indicaram que era um problema se muitos hóspedes tomassem banho ao mesmo tempo) e tinha saido da piscina com o meu filho de 7anos; ar condicionado avariado e sem referirem à entrada (deixaram um aquecedor no quarto); na zona da piscina mal se consegue respirar de tanto abafado que estava (nos dois dias).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HARTMUT P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lage inmitten der Weinberge. Großartiger Pool sehr gutes Essen. Schönes Zimmer. Alles sehr sauber. Freundliches, aufmerksames Personal. Muss man weiter empfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diamantino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente Douro Cister

Muito boa de excelente qualidade
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Bungalows cisco hôtel douro

Situation magnifique et lieux tres calme. Les bungalows sont grands et isolés au calme. La climatisation est bruyante et vieillissante. Manque de luminosité dans la salle de bain luminosité trop faible . Manque porte savon et shampoing dans la douche. Concernant le lavabo c est la même chose la luminosité est trop faible on voit rien pour se raser , et pas de tablette pour poser trousse de toilette j ai ete obligé de prendre une chaise. Le lit est confortable. Ca Manque de décoration dans le salon et la chambre trop vide.le petit déjeuners était parfait et la piscine magnifique. Il manque peignoir et chaussons en rapport avec la classification. Pour moi l hôtel est un 3 etoiles pas plus. Merci beaucoup.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A estadia foi muito agradável, apesar do tempo que não ajudou ao funcionamento do Hotel devido a raios que literalmente caíram no hotel... mas acabou por correr tudo bem. O pequeno almoço é muito bom. Os funcionários são muito simpáticos.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

João

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espaço calmo e agradável. As instalações estavam limpas e cuidadas. Apenas se sentia falta de assistência na área das piscinas. O bar da piscina só abriu uma vez durante a estadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Para repetir…

Uma surpresa muito agradável principalmente pela simpatia de todos funcionários e pelo local com uma enquadratura muito bonita e muito relaxante.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vitor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Descanso absoluto

Adoramos a tranquilidade do hotel, o conforto do quarto, o check out feito dentro do horario mas deixaram usufruir do hotel (por gentileza) Piscina interior com agua quentinha! Pequeno almoço bom. No geral gostamos muito.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Um hotel lindíssimo quartos totalmente remodelados e mt be decorados . Piscinas exteriores e interior maravilhosas . E um pequeno almoço 1000 estrelas . Foi uma experiência lindíssima e que tenciono repetir
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilha de Hotel, pessoal e propriadade em geral!! A voltar certamente!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bom… mas tem muito a melhorar….

Foi boa, mas achamos que o hotel precisa de uma reforma. Tb as toalhas de banho, mãos etc nao condizem com a categoria de um hotel 4 estrelas. São de qualidade inferior, muito finas e ásperas. O elevador é um monta cargas! Tambem tem o cofre dos quartos q possuem um sistema muito estranho… nao sao aqueles q o cliente coloca apropria senha… e as “chaves” ficam na recepçao numa gaveta… entregam quando vc faz o checkin… ou seja nao tem “seguranca” nenhuma…. Qualquer pessoa pode saber os codigos dos cofres..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

HUMBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendo.

Experiência muito agradável. Profissionalismo, simpatia e disponibilidade de todo o pessoal. Cozinha de excelente qualidade e confecção.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David lagares

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agradable.buena ubicacion
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquilidade e conforto

Muito bom hotel , para quem quer tranquilidade é o ideal . Quartos grandes e confortáveis com um terraço dando para as piscinas e uma vista incrível . Café da manhã muito bom . Fica distante das cidades mas, o acesso é tranquilo . Gostei muito
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experiência incrível

Mesmo com o hotel com poucos hóspedes, o serviço foi prestado de forma incrível e com toda a estrutura do hotel funcionando! Atendimento impecável!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente para visita no Douro

O hotel é extraordinário, piscina interior e SPA fantásticos! A única coisa a apontar foi o excesso de calor no quarto visto AC estar bloqueado a 23 graus. Devia dar para desligar...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tânia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Um hotel que surpreendeu pela positiva. Um local calmo, excelente para casais ou mesmo em família, com um excelente espaço exterior (piscina e relvado extenso). Funcionários muito simpáticos e disponíveis. Um hotel muito acolhedor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSE CARLOS PEREIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

INCRÍVEL

MUITO BOA ESTÁDIA,VALE MUITO A PENA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really good!

2nd time at this hotel. Really good and well organized. Staff is great. Only positive things. Will come again back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020